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55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:22 pmby VTECFOUR
I'm embarking on my first ever oval racer, a 55 Chevy. In particular, I think the influence is a Harry build that's stayed in my mind for quite awhile. It had exhaust pipes sticking out from the fenders.
So, I've assembled parts - Revell model kit body, Paul Gage tires, Slot It aluminum and plastic 17" rims - and built an adjustable wheelbase chassis with the PM motor bracket and TSRF guide.
So far, so good.
Dan
Re: 55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:39 pmby HomeRacingWorld
So far so good is right. Looking mighty fine to me. Well done.
Might be one of these?
Re: 55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:24 amby RazorJon
oh yeah, nice chassis, love those old Chevy's
Re: 55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:06 amby btaylor
The 55 makes a killer Stock car, and looks like you have a great start!
Bob
Re: 55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:47 amby Gameover
Great to see I'll be watching this one
Re: 55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Thu Jul 30, 2015 7:49 amby dreinecke
Looking good so far!
Re: 55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:02 amby waaytoomuchintothis
Looks right. Careful, its addictive.
Re: 55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:11 pmby TuscoTodd
DEFINITELY looking forward to seeing how this one turns out!
:text-bravo:
Re: 55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:24 pmby VTECFOUR
Chassis's rolling now.
Got the Dremel and half file out and radiused the wheel arches. Nice to not have to deal with resin dust.
Time to get it running, do some modeling and mounting the body.
Thanks for the encouragement and to those for posting their helpful builds. There's no oval in my locale but it'll be my "American Iron" car for Monday and Friday road course racing in Vancouver. Might get some flak for the tires sticking out.
Later.
Dan
Re: 55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:05 pmby VTECFOUR
Got the chassis going. Cut up some 1/8" brass tube for axle spacers, screwed in a Fly Racing 18K boxer motor with 9t pinion matched with a SCX 24t crown and made electrical contact with Slot It silicone wiring and a TSRF guide and copper braid.
With body, it comes in at a hefty 97g. Changing to a small S can would probably knock off 10g.
Runs nice and smooth.
Dan
Re: 55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:57 pmby dreinecke
Dan - that is one sanitary chassis!!! Very smooth work!
Re: 55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:13 pmby Retro Racer 44
Looks good, Dan! Don't worry, you won't be the only one with tires sticking out on Detroit Iron night at Luf's.
Keith
Re: 55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Sun Aug 02, 2015 3:08 pmby VTECFOUR
Body's filled, sanded and mounted.
Primer's next.
Dan
Re: 55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Sun Aug 02, 2015 3:58 pmby chappy
Looks great Dan.
Perfect stance on the stand.
Will be watching with interest to see the livery.
Cheers
Bob
Re: 55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build
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Sun Aug 02, 2015 4:38 pmby dreinecke
Dan that thing is going to look like a beast!!!